Publication

1990 - Thames and Hudson, New York, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

72,000 words, Guess

Page Count

288 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads435197
  • LibraryThing160790

Classifications

  • DDC709/.59
  • LCCN5877.A8 R3 1990

Description

With a wealth of information about the history, traditions, and religious beliefs of Southeast Asia, Philip Rawson throughly and authoritatively surveys a vast array of works of art and crafts from the region. Since prehistoric times, the countries of Southeast Asia have created a unique melange of indigenous art and the art of neighboring India and China. From the bronze tombs of the Dong-son people in 500 BC, to the mystical, dramatic form of Indonesia puppetry in current day Java and Bali, from architectural wonders such as Borobudur, to a host of pagodas, shrines, and temples, Rawson explores a medley of Southeast Asian art. He offers an astonishing array of treasures and elucidates a culture in which there are no artistic boundaries.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • World of art

Other Editions

  • The art of Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Java, BaliThames and Hudson1990-01-01

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